Sunday May 11, 2008 MYT 5:56:36 PM
Supporters rally for release of Hindraf leaders (updated)
By NELSON BENJAMIN
KUALA LUMPUR: Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters gathered peacefully in various places on Sunday to seek the release of five of its leaders detained under the Internal Security Act. Hindraf co-ordinator R. Kannan said the gathering at KLCC here was aimed at relaying a message to the Government that detainees had their rights to proper medical treatment.
He said Hindraf leader P. Uthayakumar's health is deteriorating due to diabetes that is affecting his heart condition.
He said Uthayakumar needs medical attention from IJN (National Heart Institute).
Also present was Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-chairman and Subang MP S. Sivarasa.
Several truck-loads of Federal Reserve Unit personnel and policemen were stationed there and no arrest was made as the Hindraf supporters dispersed peacefully half an hour after being told to do so by the police.
In Johor Baru, Hindraf supporters carried a banner and placards along Jalan Ungku Puan, demanding the abolition of the ISA and also for the five Hindraf leaders detained under the ISA to be released and for Uthayakumar be given proper medical attention.
The 11am gathering caused a massive traffic jam around the city centre but the supporters dispersed within 40 minutes.
In Ipoh, Hindraf supporters gathered at the Courts Mammoth outlet for five minutes to call for the abolition of the ISA, the release of ISA detainees and for proper medical treatment for Uthayakumar. The 11am gathering dispersed peacefully after a warning from the police.
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